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Jessie is around 40 and he have been working in the industry for 20 years, his routines are settled and there is no information or task in his current job that excites you anymore. This is a data-backed phenomenon that research carried out by Indeed shows that 40% of full-time workers already made a dramatic […]

Mental Health

Psychology

The Perfectionism Trap: Why “Flawness” Is Holding You Back (and How to Break Free)

The modern world is full of demands. A persistent sense of being “not enough” has become a nearly universal part of the human experience. We live in a world of highlight reels and filtered images, making many people feel as though they must be perfect to fit in or succeed. However, as a psychologist, I […]

Mental Health

Psychology

Therapy

Counter-Intuitive Lessons from Seyir (Novel) for being in the present (“at home”)

Our minds are often scattered throughout the day, making it a challenge to stay truly present. Trapped between past traumas and future anxieties, our minds often become drained, stalling our productivity and focus. While the body occupies physical space, the consciousness is often elsewhere when not present, leaving the biological machine to run on a […]

Lifestyle

Mental Health

Therapy

Overthinking is golden when transformed from rumination to innovation

Have you ever felt your mind got completely stuck on a single stressful thought? It usually starts with something small going wrong. It might be a sharp comment from someone or the sudden realization that a huge deadline is looming. Suddenly, overthinking occurs and your brain starts spinning in a fast, repetitive circle. Overthinking feels […]

Lifestyle

Mental Health

Psychology

Lessons from Seyir (Novel): Why We Choose to Stay in Prisons of Our Own Making

The novel Seyir (The Experiment) opens with a haunting confrontation in a mirror. “Do you recognize the person staring back,” the narrative asks, “or are you confronting a stranger curated for public consumption?” In Piraye’s Seyir, we meet Mina (the main character) on her wedding day a moment traditionally synonymous with joy and self-actualization. Yet, […]

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Psychology

Therapy

Silencing the Inner Critic: How Art Therapy Reclaims Your Creative Freedom?

Life is full of stress and burden, and we mostly suppress and try to move on . When the mind feels “stuck” in this loop of stress, traditional talk therapy may not be effective because not everyone is mastered on describing their frustrations. Art therapy can be a better alternative to talk therapy where the […]

Company Plans

Plan for Growth 101: Reflecting on Lessons Learned “On The Journey”

It’s been two years since “On The Journey” officially launched, and it has been a period of intense learning and growth. The core motivation for this venture, however, took root much earlier about eight years ago when I first began exploring therapeutic methods for personal development. As time progresses, the scope is becoming clearer and […]

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Mental Health

Research

The Power of Controlled Breathing on Mental Health

Breathing is one of the fundamental functions that supports life. It is essential for maintaining blood circulation, delivering oxygen to body cells, and removing carbon dioxide. There is an extended research with shows that it has a significant impact on how our body operates, influenced by both physical and psychological factors. This article describes the […]

Mental Health

Psychology

A Holistic Mental Health Approach

It was not so long ago my mind was a great chaos. I was worried about almost everything, rushing all day long. Then I met psychology one day and recognized how practicing it daily changed my mind and my life forever. Through theoretical knowledge and life experience, my knowledge accumulated over time. I have been […]

Psychology

Therapy

Possible Structured Consultation Trajectories: A Framework for Lasting Inner Harmony

I adopt a holistic approach to personal development, empowering individuals to navigate complex emotions, strengthen their relationships, and accelerate their career ambitions in a balanced and integrated way. – Begum With twenty years of immersion in psychological theory and consultative practice, I have dedicated my career to understanding the mechanics of human potential. This dual […]